How many syllables in "prefix"?

"prefix" has 2 lettergrepen (pre - fix).

How to divide "prefix"?

"prefix" divides into 2 parts: pre · fix.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"prefix": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pre·fix

Hoofdklemtoon

PRE-fix(pre · fix)● ○

Stress in "prefix" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpriː.fɪks⁄

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IPAˈpriː.fɪks

Lettergrepenpre·fix

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or a thing in your home. The prefix un, the word part that goes on the front of that word means not, or opposite. on the front of that word means not, or opposite.

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How many syllables in "prefix"?: "prefix" has 2 lettergrepen (pre - fix).
How to divide "prefix"?: "prefix" divides into 2 parts: pre · fix.
Where is the stress in "prefix"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "prefix"?: Say each syllable slowly (pre... fix) and listen on SayItVid.